How far is Sanibel, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sanibel and Cape Coral is 9.06 miles (14.59 km).

Flight distance from Sanibel, FL to Cape Coral, FL is 9.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sanibel, Florida to Cape Coral, Florida is: 15.38 miles (24.75 km) by car.

Driving from Sanibel to Cape Coral will take approximately 00 hours 29 minutes.

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#1 Sanibel

City in Florida, USA

Population 7429
GPS Coordinates 26°26'56"N 82°1'20"W
Latitude 26.4489700
Longitude -82.0223100
Altitude 1
Country United States
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#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Cape Coral is known for its many canals, its many beaches, and its many attractions, such as the Cape Coral Historical Society and the Cape Coral Farmers Market.

Population 200972
GPS Coordinates 26°33'46"N 81°56'58"W
Latitude 26.5628500
Longitude -81.9495300
Altitude 1
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sanibel and Cape Coral

The distance between Sanibel and Cape Coral is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sanibel and Cape Coral. The current time is 12:20:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.05 liters (0.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanibel and Cape Coral.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanibel to Cape Coral is $1.8 (diesel $2.36).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $1.8 $2.03 $2.21 $2.36

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanibel and Cape Coral (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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